Earlier this summer workers relocated this nest of 125 loggerhead turtle eggs from a high human traffic area of the beach to the dunes. Of the 125, 112 hatched, four did not, two turtles died and seven eggs were missing from the nest.

Five of the world's seven species of sea turtles can be found off Georgia's coast.

The loggerhead (Caretta caretta) is the only species to nest here regularly.

This year, along with loggerhead nests, one green turtle (Chelonia mydas) nest was recorded in Georgia.

In each nesting season, a female may lay up to six clutches, each containing 100-150 small, white, leathery eggs. This process takes place every two to three years for each female. After incubating for about eight weeks, the eggs hatch, and the hatchling turtles emerge from the nest and scamper to the ocean.

Loggerheads nest from North Carolina to Texas, with the biggest population in Florida. Generally, female turtles nest on the same beaches each season, with some variations. It is widely believed that hatchlings, when grown, return to their natal beaches to nest.

Report all sea turtle sightings to (912) 264-7355. To report a dead or injured turtle, or sea turtle harassment, call (800) 2-SAVE-ME. (If the turtle is tagged, please include the tag color and number in the report if possible.) After hours, call (800) 241-4113.